9 th Grade Registration

1. 9th Grade Registration

2. Graduation Requirements Changes at 9th Grade • 8 credits English • 1 credit Reading • 1 credit Speech • 6 credits Math (Algebra, Geometry, Senior Math) • 6 credits Science • 2 credits US History • 1 credit US History 10 • 1 credit World History • 1 credit Economics • 1 credit Social Science • 2 credits US Government • 3 credits Physical Education • 1 credit Health • 2 credits Humanities • 2 credits Professional Technical • 1 credit Technology • 15 credits Electives • ACT/SAT • Senior Project • ISAT 2.0 • Biology or Chemistry EOC • Civics Assessment • 54 Total Credits Required • No Block Schedule • GPA • Credit Requirements • Minimum of 9 credits to go to LHS – any failed classes will require summer school the following summer

3. Advanced Opportunities • Students in grades 7-12 attending public school in Idaho have access to $4,125 to use toward the cost of: • Overload Courses • Dual Credits (as an LHS student) • Exams

4. Assistance from teacher Scheduled with teacher Library During lunch and after school until 3:45 Friday Circle Access *On Wednesdays from 12:00 – 12:30 Powerschool Progress Reports Every two weeks PowerschoolParent Portal https://pspublic.lewistonschools.net/public/

5. Bell Schedule: Access Schedule (Wednesdays): • Teachers will have students assigned to their access time (similar to advisory). • Students may work with another teacher if they have appropriate documentation • Students are expected to work on assignments or read.

6. Athletics • Opportunities • Football-LHS • Cross Country-LHS • Volleyball • Soccer-LHS • Swimming - LHS • Basketball • Wrestling-LHS • Cheerleading • Spring sports are all through LHS—track, softball, baseball, tennis, golf • Eligibility • Eligibility is based on Idaho High School Activities Association requirements. • Students must pass 5 of their 6 semester classes to be eligible. • Academic Assistance Program • Students must earn a 70% or higher in every class • Physical Exam---must renew after May

7. Attendance Policy Absences After the 12th absence, students may be required to make an appeal to the attendance committee. Parents will be notified in writing when student has reached 6 and 12 absences in one or more classes.

8. Reading Test Out • Lewiston School District graduation requirements permit students to receive credit and a “P” grade if they meet the following performance criteria in the 8th grade • 9.5 grade level equivalency on the Nelson Denny • 63 independent reading level on DRP • A third indicator may be used

9. Math Placement • Geometry or Algebra 1 • Students will be placed in Geometry if currently in Advanced Math and maintaining 80% or higher • All other students will be placed in Algebra 1

10. Registration Dates • March 11th – March 15th: Students will be receiving blue registration forms during their IU class • February 28th – Mar 22nd: Parent Portal will be open • Mar 18th– Mar 22nd: On-line registration in our computer lab • August 6th: 9th grade registration

13. Click the pencil to the right to select courses. Red exclamation means an entry is required. Click on the submit button on the bottom once you have entered your classes.

14. This screen should appear. Please make sure this screen corresponds with your student’s blue registration form.

15. Thank you for coming!